This chicken parmesan casserole without pasta dish turns a family favorite chicken recipe into a mouth-watering casserole. Instead of frying the chicken tenders coated in breadcrumbs in oil, a layer of crushed garlic-flavored croutons is added to the casserole.
This gives this chicken parmesan casserole without pasta that delicious breaded flavor with less guilt!
Compared to the traditional chicken parmesan recipe, this chicken parmesan casserole is made without pasta for a lighter and healthier main dish.
Fresh shredded basil gives the casserole a wonderful flavor. It can be served alone, or with a side salad or other vegetables.
What do I need to make Chicken Parmesan Casserole;
This chicken parmesan casserole without pasta is an easy weeknight dinner. You can prepare it using these ingredients:
- 2 lb chicken tenders
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 6 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 5-oz package garlic croutons, crushed
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and ground black pepper
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH?
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Add the chicken tenders to a 9×13-inch baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Top with minced garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Step 2. Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350ºF.
- Step 3. Remove from the oven and sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- Step 4. Sprinkle the crushed croutons on top of the cheese.
- Step 5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350ºF.
- Step 6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving for about 5 minutes.
WHAT SIDE GOES WITH CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE?
This chicken parmesan casserole without pasta goes great with a side salad or vegetables, such as broccoli or spinach.
WHAT SAUCE FOR CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE?
You can use your favorite homemade tomato sauce recipe or jarred tomato sauce.
Tomato and basil flavored tomato sauce, marinara sauce or garlic-flavored tomato sauce go great in this casserole dish.
TIPS FOR BAKING THE PERFECT CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE
- Do not over-crush the croutons – crush them until you have small pieces, but not breadcrumbs!
- You can reheat leftovers by covering with aluminum foil and baking in the oven for 20 minutes at 350ºF.
- This casserole can be frozen by allowing it to cool completely, then transferring it to an airtight, freezer-safe container or wrapping it tightly with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 6 weeks.
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Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole from Cleo Coyle
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken tenders
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 6 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 5- oz package garlic croutons, crushed
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Add the chicken tenders to a 9x13-inch baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Top with minced garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350ºF.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- Sprinkle the crushed croutons on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350ºF.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving, about 5 minutes
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